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Integrity Florida Institute, Inc.

aka Integrity Florida   |   Tallahassee, FL   |  http://www.integrityflorida.org/

Mission

Integrity Florida is a nonpartisan, nonprofit research institute and government watchdog whose mission is to promote integrity in government and expose public corruption. Our vision is government in Florida that is the most open, ethical, responsive and accountable in the world.

Ruling year info

2014

Research Director

Mr. Benjamin Wilcox

Main address

1719 Old Fort Drive

Tallahassee, FL 32301 USA

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EIN

45-4341595

NTEE code info

Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis (W05)

Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis (W05)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

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Integrity Florida's mission is to promote Integrity in government and expose public corruption.

Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Research and education

Integrity Florida is a nonpartisan, nonprofit research institute and government watchdog whose mission is to promote integrity in government and expose public corruption. Our vision is government in Florida that is the most open, ethical, responsive and accountable in the world.

Integrity Florida policy solutions have been incorporated into more than 15 new laws increasing government transparency and accountability in Florida. Founded in January 2012, Integrity Florida is based in Tallahassee, Florida. Current research is focused on access to information, budget transparency, ethics, money and political influence, contracts and procurement, crony capitalism, election integrity and sustainability.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Integrity Florida research is generally focused on government in Florida. Interest areas include ethics, access to information, money and political influence, crony capitalism, contracts and procurement, election integrity and sustainability.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

Goals & Strategy

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Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Our vision is government in Florida that is the most open, ethical, responsive and accountable in the world.

Current research is focused on increasing government transparency and accountability by addressing issues in the following areas: access to information, budget transparency, contracts and procurement, crony capitalism, election integrity, ethics, money and political influence, and sustainability.

Integrity Florida's team of researchers have over 30 years' experience researching public policy issues in Florida.

Florida ranked #1 in corruption in 2012: http://tbo.com/ap/politics/study-ranks-florida-no--in-government-corruption-409916.

Florida ranked #10 in corruption in 2014: http://fortune.com/2014/06/10/most-corrupt-states-in-america/

What Others are Saying about Integrity Florida:

Sun Port Charlotte, Editorial, Date Jan 11, 2020
“Integrity Florida is a nonpartisan research institute and government watchdog with a goal of promoting integrity in government.”

South Florida Sun Sentinel Date May 21, 2019
“Integrity Florida, a nonprofit watchdog agency, slammed the Public Service Commission as being “’captured’ by the industries it regulates – which often leads to decisions that are not in the best economic interest of Florida’s families and businesses.”

State Capitol Briefs By The News Service of Florida Date April 1, 2012
“Integrity Florida is a "government watchdog."

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Integrity Florida Institute, Inc.

Board of directors
as of 01/19/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Ms. Marilynn Wills

Irene Guy

Bonnie Silvestri

Michael Dema

Catherine Baer

Marilynn Wills

Nicole Krassner

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 01/19/2022

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Data
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.